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King is a canadian TV show staring Amy Price-Francis as Jessica King, a Toronto Police officer. It's just your average, (not great, but rather good) police TV drama, but the main character shows a strong taste for high heel designer shoes. I watched the first 3 episode from the first season, and, as far as heels are concerned, this show is on verge of blatant fetishism. Available now in France on Catch-up TV (M6.fr). http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1804880/

Jessica Chastain is one of the most gifted young actresses of these recent years. She has apparently a strong taste for very high heels.

In some shots, she (or her stunt double) wore some wedges with painted on heels; quite a neat trick:

The backward curved heel, AFAIK, has been around since 1959, when it was first designed by Roger Vivier ("Talon choc"/"Shock Heel"). Vivier was one of the of the most original and influential shoe designer, so, modern designers tend to sort of pay hommage to him from time to time. The result is not always very convincing.

...La Piazza had some great vintage-like design but seems they're dead...

I don't think they are dead. Unless dead can answer emails... It seems they only do made-to-order now.

Apart from that, good luck with your project. As you can tell from my avatar, I'm a huge fan of these vintage styles.

Anne Hathaway as Catwoman is wearing nice thigh-high platform boots with weaponized stiletto heels in the last Batman. You can go watch the movie for the action, which is pretty spectacular, but don't expect enjoying much clear sights of the heels, though. Here is the clearest view I could find, and a picture of the boots on display.

I've thought my new avatar could fit in the Celebrities in High Heels category:

Since Jean-Paul Gaultier has been mentioned: Saw this one today on a bus stop. If you look closely, you'll see that it's not exactly a case of man in high heels...

That said, anyone care to fill me in on where the black wedges on page 2 are from? I wouldn't say no to a pair of those

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These are Giuseppe Zanotti wedges. They have been around since 2010 (at least), and they can be yours (in a glitter version) for $ 695:

http://www.giuseppezanottidesign.com/item/store/GIUSEPPE+ZANOTTI+DESIGN/tskay/96745C45/gender/D/season/secondary/rr/1/cod10/44358099LF/areaid//sts/

Anyone know what boots those are?

I think these are Chanel. As a matter of fact, the whole outfit is Chanel, and the picture is a still from Devil Wears Prada movie.

Among the new pretty faces of Hollywood, Olivia Wilde is certainly one of the most promising (Tron, In Time, etc.). She has also shown a great taste for high heels, as the following pictures prove:

OMG these r sexy, wish we could see the front.

Ok:

I think I recognize the Charlotte Olympia logo under the sole.

Thanks for the explanations. I'll sure check this Company movie.

Final choice for 2011: Sarah Michelle Gellar

Neve Campbell:

Today's celeb: Neve Campbell:

Today's choice: Maria Bello

The amazing Maria Bello!

Indeed, though I'd be delighted if the girl next my door actually looked like miss Garner Today's choice: Kate Winslet (a few more installments and I'll be done)

Today's pictures: Jennifer Garner.

The pair in the first pic is really sky high (at least, more than the usual we are used to see) or is just an effect caused by the shot angle?

These are Jimmy Choo's Esam platform pumps, with 5 3/4" / 14,5 cm heels with 1 1/2" / 4 cm platform. So, indeed, the heel is higher than usual, but the angle of the shot makes them look even higher.

Here is a picture of the same model in black suede:

Thanks, there are a few more ladies whom I wish to pay tribute to. Today's choice: Kate Beckinsale. Though the Manolo Blahnik's in the last picture are not as high, by far than most of the other heels shown on this forum, they are extremely elegant.

Next: Elizabeth Hurley When you put on a pair of 12 cm Jimmy Choo booties for an air trip, you really deserve to be regarded as an high heel icon (pic 1-2-3). Note she has two pairs of the same model, one in nude color, the other in dark blue. The arch on the silver sandals (pic 4) is quite impressive too, and I'm sure the lady staring in the background of the picture would agree.

I tried to ID some designers Charlize seems to favor: Below, pic 1 and 2 are Tom Ford, n°3 Louboutin, n°4 Versace, n°5 Dior. A fine collection of heels.